Thomas Scary, MD, MA

About

Dr. Scary is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist who treats adolescents (18+) and adults in his outpatient private practice at Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates. He offers both in-office psychiatric appointments in Philadelphia and virtual online visits throughout PA, NJ, NY and DE. In addition to private practice, he serves as a supervisor for Psychiatric residents at Temple University Hospital. He is the recipient of numerous "Top Doc" Awards, including Main Line Today Magazine for Adult Psychiatry '24 and Castle Connolly's "Rising Star" award for Psychiatry '24.

Dr. Scary has a special interest in the evaluation and treatment of individuals with mood disorders, such as Major Depressive Disorder & Bipolar Affective Disorder. He additionally treats anxiety disorders (such as panic disorder, generalized anxiety and OCD), adult ADHD and co-morbid Substance Use Disorders, such as alcohol use disorders and opiate use disorders. He is able to treat patients with medication assisted treatment (MAT) for substance difficulties, including Vivitrol, Buprenorphine & Suboxone. Finally, Dr. Scary will coordinate services with your healthcare team, including therapists and primary care providers, to offer the highest quality care.

List the treatments and procedures you offer:

Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management & Psychotherapy.
Mood Disorder Consultations (Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Dual-Diagnosis)
Anxiety, ADHD and Addiction Treatment.
In-0ffice & Online Virtual Psychiatric Appointments for Adults.

Awards or Certifications

Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Licensed Physician in PA, NJ, DE, NY & MA.
Supervisor for Residents in Psychiatry at Temple University Hospital
Main Line Today Magazine "Top Doc" for Adult Psychiatry '24
Castle Connolly "Rising Star" Award in Psychiatry '24

What's your background, education and training?

Dr. Scary graduated from New York University, where he simultaneously studied music and the pre-medical curriculum. He then attended the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, where he completed a four-year dual degree program, receiving both his M.D. and an M.A. in Urban Bioethics.

After medical school, Dr. Scary completed his adult psychiatry residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, serving as Chief Resident of the outpatient department in his final year. His robust training included work in various inpatient units, consultations to medical wards, and emergency room psychiatry, as well as outpatient work treating patients with depression, anxiety and panic disorders, bipolar disorder, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, and substance use disorders. He has experience working with a diverse patient population, including patients of various cultural backgrounds, LGBTQ+ patients, and patients in various stages of gender-affirming treatment.

Hours of operation

Monday through Thursday 9AM-8PM. Friday 9-5PM. Saturday 10-3PM.

Insurances Accepted

Fee-for-service provider.

If you have out-of-network reimbursement with your insurance plan, we will be happy to supply invoices for services rendered and bills paid, so that patients may submit for partial reimbursement to their insurance companies. Call for information. Patients may also use HSA accounts for our services.